Leadership Transition: Some Thoughts on the Process [S]

Mimi Baer, retired executive director of the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS/CA), reflects on the head of school search process.

Episcopal Schools: Creating Graceful Partnerships through Leadership and Governance Best Practices [S]

Laura C. Walker's keynote address from the 2006 Leadership & Governance Institute in Orlando, Florida.

The Parish Day School: Sustaining a Complex Organism

The Rev. Jonathan T. Glass' keynote address from the 2004 Leadership & Governance Institute in Miami, Florida. He discuss strategies for parish day school leadership.

When Churches and Schools Share Classrooms [S]

The Rev. Jonathan T. Glass offers ideas for preventing conflict and developing good personal relationships between church and school teachers who share a classroom, so as to advance total and mutual ministry.

A Rector’s Reflections on Board Orientation [S]

The Rev. Roger A. Ferlo, Ph.D., lays out the rationale and specific tips for orientation of new board members, regardless of whether or not they are Episcopalians or have knowledge of the school.

Episcopal School Bylaws: Some Thoughts and Guiding Questions on Good Governance [S]

The Rev. Canon Thomas G. Clarke explores the why and when of bylaw revision and the important questions all Episcopal schools, and parish/cathedral schools in particular, must examine and answer.

Evaluating the Head of School [S]

A fair and effective annual review of the head of school is one of a board’s most fundamental responsibilities. This article offers a basic overview of current approaches and best practices.

Making Your Board Committee Structure Work for You [S]

The Rev. Jonathan T. Glass answers frequently asked questions about improving the workings and structure of boards of trustees.

Principles of Good Practice for Governance in Episcopal Parish Day Schools

Approved by the NAES Governing Board in September 2008, this document offers best governance practices for parish school leaders: heads, rectors, vestry and board members.

SERMIX: Social, Economic, and Racial Mix in Episcopal Schools

NAES' statement about and exploration of these facets of equity and justice offers a theological and ethical foundation for embracing them as central to the mission of Episcopal schools.

The Episcopal School Trustee as Ambassador

The Rev. Peter G. Cheney examines the need for and desirability of Episcopal school trustees and board members to be ambassadors of the "core Episcopal identity of the school." Specific strategies are offered.

The Governance of Episcopal Early Childhood Programs [S]

The Rev. Jonathan T. Glass explores the unique aspects of Episcopal Early Childhood Education program governance and the relationship between the sponsoring parish and the program.

Trustees as Non-Anxious Leaders: Building a Foundation of Trust [S]

Evaluating the Head of School [S]

A fair and effective annual review of the head of school is one of a board’s most fundamental responsibilities. This article offers a basic overview of current approaches and best practices.

Rectors and Episcopal Schools: It's a Wonderful Life

The Rev. Peter G. Cheney and the Rev. Jonathan T. Glass, former rectors, discuss the joys and challenges of being a rector of a parish with a school or Early Childhood Education program and offer tips for success.

Three Truths of the Spiritual Life

The Rev. Peter G. Cheney's important exploration of what it means that our and our students' worth are a gift, that we all must live our own lives and that the goal of life is joy.

Leadership Transition: Some Thoughts on the Process [S]

Mimi Baer, retired executive director of the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS/CA), reflects on the head of school search process.

Principles of Good Practice for Leadership Transitions in Episcopal Schools

Approved by the NAES Governing Board in September 2009, this document offers best practices for all Episcopal schools when the search for a new head of school ensues, and for parishes and cathedrals that sponsor a school when the search for a new rector or dean ensues.

Welcoming a New Head of School [S]

Completing the search for a new head of school is only the beginning of a successful leadership transition. Once the appointment is announced an equally important phase begins: welcoming and supporting the school’s new leader. The head of school is the school board’s sole employee and, as such, it is the board’s responsibility to integrate the new head into the community. Here are some key considerations for a smooth and graceful transition.